Maria Zakharova, spokesperson for Russia's International Ministry, has stated that there’s "sluggish however assured motion ahead" within the negotiation course of on ending the warfare in Ukraine.

Supply: Zakharova at a briefing, as cited by Russian media outlet Interfax

Quote: "There’s a sluggish however assured motion ahead within the negotiation course of on the Ukrainian settlement – I imply the negotiation course of with the USA of America."

Particulars: Zakharova additionally claimed that efforts in talks with the USA are being "torpedoed" by Western European states.

Background: On 24 December, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that Particular Envoy Kirill Dmitriev had already briefed Russian chief Vladimir Putin on the talks on Ukraine in Miami.

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